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WK05 HVL

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HVL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,038 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

cam cover gasket slightly leaking

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,534 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Oil leak Cam cover ()

Surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,856 miles

Nearside Front 185/55R15V tyre wearing edges

Offside Front 185/55R15V tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak cam cover gasket ()

front number plate cracked at nearside

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak at cam cover

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,877 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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WK05 HVL is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 HVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK05 HVL registered?

WK05 HVL is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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